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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,144.18, 393,435.99 and 170,405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,144.18, 393,435.99 and 170,405.61 is: 235,122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,144.18 : 393,435.99 = 170,405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,144.18/393,435.99 = 170,405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,144.18x = 393,435.99 × 170,405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,144.18x = 67,043,699,871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,043,699,871.90/285,144.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,122.11

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